Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care M.Div. Specialization
Degree Overview
Vocational Calling
To serve as military and hospital chaplain, pastor, church staff member in pastoral care and counseling, or related areas wherein a license in counseling is not required. Some pastors who desire a specialization in pastoral care would also pursue this degree.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Greg Mathias (Program Supervisor)
Dr. Bo Rice (Program Coordinator/Advisor)
Program Requirements
Master of Divinity Core (69 hours)
Biblical Studies (24 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Interpreting the Old Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the Old Testament 2 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 1 | 3 |
Interpreting the New Testament 2 | 3 |
Hebrew 1 | 3 |
Hebrew 2 | 3 |
Greek 1 | 3 |
Greek 2 | 3 |
Theological/Historical Studies (21 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Systematic Theology 1 | 3 |
Systematic Theology 2 | 3 |
History of Christianity: Early-Medieval | 3 |
History of Christianity: Reformation-Modern | 3 |
Baptist Heritage | 3 |
Christian Ethics | 3 |
Christian Apologetics | 3 |
Applied Ministry Studies (24 hours) *
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format
course | hours |
|---|---|
Christian Missions (M) | 3 |
Proclaiming the Bible (M) | 3 |
Preaching Practicum (M) | 3 |
Counseling in Ministry | 3 |
Pastoral Ministry (M) | 3 |
Evangelism (M) | 3 |
Discipleship and Spiritual Formation (M) | 3 |
Church Leadership and Administration (M) | 3 |
Pastoral Care Specialization (12 hours)
course | hours |
|---|---|
Specialization Courses (6 hours) | |
Theological and Practical Issues in Chaplaincy | 3 |
Advanced Chaplaincy | 3 |
Choose 6 hours from the following courses: | |
Advanced Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
A Practical Integration of Psychology, Theology, and | 3 |
Stress and Conflict Management | 3 |
CPE*** | 3 |
Free Electives (6 hours)
course | hours | |
|---|---|---|
(These electives may be taken in Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, or any other discipline.) | 6 |
Total Required: 87 hours
(M) Indicates course is available in a mentoring format, as well as in other formats.
*One course from the Applied Ministry Studies section must be taken in a mentoring format.
**Students not called into a preaching ministry may choose to take Teaching the Bible instead of Proclaiming the Bible, and Teaching Practicum instead of Preaching Practicum. Students who take Teaching the Bible must take the Teaching Practicum course.
***Students may receive credit for completing the introductory unit of training designated Basic CPE from another institution.